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BP54 SGZ

2005 Rover 45

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

73,552 mi
Last recorded73,552 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Rover 4548,176 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP54 SGZ
MakeRover
Model45
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 73,552 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

corrosion underside

front brake discs slightly corroded

wipers deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2016 64,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres starting to crack between the treads

damage to the nearside of the rear bumper

exhaust silencer corroded

exhaust silencer leaking exhaust gases

Fail 23 Mar 2016 64,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres starting to crack between the treads

damage to the nearside of the rear bumper

exhaust silencer corroded

exhaust silencer leaking exhaust gases

Pass 7 Apr 2015 51,027 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 49,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 40,103 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 28,089 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Dec 2011 17,312 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise: both front tyres are worn on inner edge and getting low on tred

advise: both rear tyres are perished and cracked

advise: plastic sill covers fitted

advise: tempory repair to rear exhaust sillencer

Pass 11 Jan 2011 9,742 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 8,056 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 6,066 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 3,599 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 45?

Based on 849,212 MOT tests across 72,661 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
5,217
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
72,661
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 48,934
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,560
Stop lamp not working 21,816
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,244
constant velocity joint gaiter split 16,014
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BP54 SGZ is a 2005 Rover 45 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2005 Rover 45 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 48,176 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 45 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 48,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BP54 SGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 45 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 21 years old, this Rover 45 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BP54 SGZ registered?

BP54 SGZ is a 2005 Rover 45, first registered on 26 January 2005.

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